House Joint Resolution No. 4 proposes an amendment to Section 26, Article III of the Idaho Constitution, which currently governs the regulation of intoxicating liquors. The amendment seeks to expand this section to include psychoactive substances, specifically granting the Idaho Legislature exclusive authority to legalize and regulate the growing, producing, manufacturing, transporting, selling, and use of marijuana, narcotics, and other psychoactive substances. This change would take effect immediately upon voter approval.
The resolution outlines that the question regarding this amendment will be presented to Idaho voters in the next general election, asking whether they support the proposed changes to the Constitution. Additionally, it directs the Legislative Council to prepare necessary statements and instructs the Secretary of State to publish the proposed amendment and related arguments as required by law.